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Plase answer the following request: List some safety tips when swimming in open water.
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Here are some safety tips to remember when swimming in open water:
- Make sure to always swim with a buddy and in an area that is supervised by a lifeguard. 
- Know the local swimming conditions and state water regulations.
- Always be aware of potential dangers like current, wave action, marine life, and changing weather patterns. 
- When swimming in cold water, wear a wetsuit to help keep your body temperature warm. 
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and take regular breaks to stay comfortable in the water.
- Listen to safety flags placed on the beach. Red flags indicate strong waves, currents, rips or other hazardous conditions, and swimming outside the flags is prohibited. 
- If you are swimming far from shore, carry a signaling device and a light for night swimming to alert shoreside rescuers and boaters. 
- In general, children should not swim alone, regardless of the swimming condition.